The One Thing Great Bosses Pay Attention To

By S. Chris Edmonds / April 18, 2016 / Comments Off on The One Thing Great Bosses Pay Attention To

I love speaking about the power of positive workplace cultures. I had the chance to present to the Denver chapter of CultureLabX recently. As I was building my slide deck […]

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Attitude, Schmattitude.

By S. Chris Edmonds / November 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Attitude, Schmattitude.

“Hire for attitude, train for skills.” We’ve all heard this recommendation. Some believe it wholeheartedly. I love the “train for skills” piece. That works for me. What doesn’t work is […]

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Three Ways Servant Leaders Recognize Employees

By S. Chris Edmonds / August 3, 2015 / Comments Off on Three Ways Servant Leaders Recognize Employees

“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” ― William James How many of you get enough praise on the job? I ask this question at […]

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Want Engaged Performance? Show Respect.

By S. Chris Edmonds / January 5, 2015 / 8 Comments

I’ve not encountered a leader that wasn’t interested in improving their team (or department or company)’s performance. And it’s rare that I encounter a leader that doesn’t want team members […]

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Don't Bump The Fishbowl

By S. Chris Edmonds / September 8, 2014 / 3 Comments

I was reminded recently of a Nutterism that really fit the struggles one of my culture clients is experiencing. A little background is necessary. Jerry Nutter was my best boss […]

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Ouch! Thank you!

By S. Chris Edmonds / April 28, 2014 / 2 Comments

The delivery truck pulled to a stop in front of the two mountain cabins. The driver’s territory included serene meadows, thick forests, and mountain vistas. Mountain customers’ homes are typically […]

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